chances of injury.—Rob Spedding, RW Staff Writer

. Everything became easier when I started running with other people in my office. I was running more regularly, I made progress more quickly because I was training with people who were better than me and it was more fun. Rob SpeddingYears Running 7Fast running

when you think you’ll never find the solutions you’re looking for. Don’t despair. Running is a little like driving – the more you do it, the more you learn. That’s why we decided to speak to runners of varying vintages and experience and ask them what

. But after watching the race I was so inspired, I decided I’d give running a try. Logging on to the RUNNER’S WORLD forum and seeing lots of other beginners in the same boat as me gave me a real boost. I know running is one of the best exercises for weight